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Installed Digital Rearview Mirror - dashcam - parking aide

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#1 ·
I am interested in getting a digital rearview mirror now that I realize it can serve multiple functions:
  • Rearview when the back is filled with luggage
  • Front/rear dashcam
  • Has lines for backing up
  • Security camera when parked
I've never installed one before and was wondering if anyone could share their opinions on:
  • Any models you like
  • Is it better to have the front camera as a separate piece from the mirror (rather than integrated)?
  • How/where to mount the rear camera, preferably inside the car?
  • If there's an easy way to get power instead of splicing/crimping connections?
  • Anything else I should be thinking about as a first timer?
Thanks! I would have liked this and 360 Bird's eye but couldn't justify the $10k premium for the Platinum over the Woodland which we love!
 
#13 ·
how did it work out? Do you have any photos? I am considering doing the same but very nervous about it!

I’ll be getting this installed in the coming weeks - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08L9C1XC3/

Our Platinum didn’t come with the DRM, and then I found this aftermarket product. Should work well for us since it also has an in-car camera so we can check on our kids in the back.


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#3 ·
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Thanks. I ended up installing this myself. It wasn’t too bad at all. I looked at the one you mentioned but I didn’t need a passenger cam and when I emailed customer service they didn’t respond.

URVOLAX 12"Mirror Dash Cam Voice... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B254M98?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

You can see my review here. I have no affiliation with the company. But their customer service is very responsive.


Here are some pics of the install. I can see the rear defroster window wires in the image and may move the camera a bit.

Finally I hardwired it by connecting this cigarette lighter to the Subaru connector to the pre install dash cam harness in the roof light.

NOCO GC018 12-Volt Adapter Plug... Amazon.com

Here are the instructions I used. Pretty easy even though I’m not very handy.

 
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Thanks. I ended up installing this myself. It wasn’t too bad at all. I looked at the one you mentioned but I didn’t need a passenger cam and when I emailed customer service they didn’t respond.

URVOLAX 12"Mirror Dash Cam Voice... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B254M98?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

You can see my review here. I have no affiliation with the company. But their customer service is very responsive.


Here are some pics of the install. I can see the rear defroster window wires in the image and may move the camera a bit.

Finally I hardwired it by connecting this cigarette lighter to the Subaru connector to the pre install dash cam harness in the roof light.

NOCO GC018 12-Volt Adapter Plug... Amazon.com

Here are the instructions I used. Pretty easy even though I’m not very handy.

How did you run the cable from the front to the rear? I'm currently looking to install a front and rear dash cam. I have the front installed but have not install the rear yet since I don't know how to route the cable. Did you remove the roof liner or did you route it another way.
 
#7 ·
I purchased the same Pormido Dashcam as Dr.U and installed it about a month ago. I have purchased and installed 3 other similar units from other manufacturers and returned them (Amazon) due to failure and poor performance. This one is the one to get: it works properly and never fails to record which was a problem with the others I tried. The 12" mirror fits perfectly in my 2022 XLE and doesn't impede the visor functions. (all mirror dashcams with 'built-in' front cameras stick out to the left of the original Toyota OEM mirror and can impede the driver visor function, this one doesn't) The separated front camera is mounted directly to the inside windshield which gives 100% clear front recordings, the mirror dashcams with 'built-in' camera always have part of the front recording blocked by the Toyota windshield mounted sensors casing. Another plus is that the rear camera (as well as the front one) use HDR technology (High Dynamic Range) to reduce headlight glare from other vehicles in nighttime recordings. This is especially helpful for the rear camera at nighttime, the other dashcams I tried were almost completely washed out by car headlights when night driving rendering the mirror display useless at nighttime. I would never buy a dashcam without HDR now. Lastly, whatever anti-glare tech they are using for the display, I can tell you that it really works, the other dashcams had very bad glare issues. It took me an hour to install the display and 3 cameras, actually super easy in the 4th gen Sienna. When the weather gets warmer here in CT, I will install the Pormido hardwire kit and connect the rear camera to the backup lights to gain the use of that function as well. As we all know now, the Sienna backup camera has very poor image and color so I look forward to augmenting with backup lines on the Pormido display
 
#16 · (Edited)
Are you still able to access the homelink buttons on the bottom of the oem rear view mirror after you attach the new mirror
Yup! I have the Pormido Triple cam, and love the way the mounting mechanism is over the stock mirror, still have access to all the Homelink buttons. I bought the pormido hardwire kit and the F-connector from Longo Toyota, and used the OEM blue accessory plug under the roof center c onsole to power the dash camera.

TIP: When installing the Pormido, make sure the USB-C video cord plugs into the unit with the wire pointing to the left side. When I was first installing it, I had the wire going the opposite way because the USB-C plug can be plugged either way. If you plug it in with the wire pointing to the right, the rear camera will not work. It took me several hours and searching online to finally figure out what was wrong, I initially thought my unit was defective.

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#25 ·
No. There are some models that can be mounted as replacements to the original Toyota mirror but none have homelink or sos capability. You’d have to go all oem Toyota to get that and you have digital rearview mirror but no dash cam capability, and the cost is probably north of $1000. Totally not worth it. I have my Pormido 12 inch mounted on the stock Toyota mirror, and I can still access the whole link buttons.
 
#30 ·
Thanks for your links and write up! Just finished installing.. wouldn't have even attempted that accessory plug without your info but feel better having it wired direct. Took me two attempts getting the wires in the connector, I'm a newbie when it comes to wiring. First time I shoved wire all the way in then looking back at your pic I realized the wire ends at the second crimp.. also the crimped side goes down when you insert it in the connector I had to wiggle it to get it in all the way.. Loving the 3 cam so far only issue I get red lines on the rear cam from brake light